New York, NY (1271 AOA/6th Ave)
Full time
R7331
Mizuho's Project Finance platform is a global business and consistently top ranked in the Americas. Based in NY, the team provides a broad range of financial advisory, debt structuring and arrangement for large-scale, capital-intensive projects across the full infrastructure spectrum: oil & gas, renewables, conventional power transmission, data centers, and transportation for both greenfield and acquisition financing. The team is integrated within Investment Banking and supported by a full ecosystem across Mizuho to provide full service to our clients and retain top 10 status. Role Summary
Play a critical role in the origination, structuring, underwriting and execution of non-recourse project finance transactions in the digital infrastructure sector, with a particular focus on data centers and related power infrastructure
Lead the preparation and development of client marketing materials, financing proposals, transaction structures and internal approval materials, with support from Analysts and Associates and oversight from Senior Bankers
Cultivate relationships with top-tier and emerging developers, financial sponsors, infrastructure investors and strategic operators active across the digital infrastructure sector
Work closely with internal partners across Capital Markets, including Debt Capital Markets, Equity Capital Markets, Financial Sponsors, Rates / Derivatives, Risk and Ratings Advisory
Coordinate across Mizuho's capital markets teams to evaluate and execute the optimal financing solution for each transaction, including bank debt, private placements and USPP transactions, investment-grade project bonds, high-yield bonds and bridge-to-capital-markets structures
Mentor, develop and train Analysts and Associates across the platform to expand team capabilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Independently manage each component of a transaction, including origination and execution, including preparing marketing materials and financing proposals, engaging with clients, presenting financing recommendations, negotiating mandates, structuring transactions, reviewing and negotiating legal documentation, conducting industry and transaction analysis, assessing key risks, preparing credit applications and overseeing the development of financial models. The candidate will be expected to demonstrate strong judgment, ownership and attention to detail, with a primary focus on transaction execution, client service and the effective management of internal and external deal teams.
Specific Duties
Work alongside senior bankers to drive business and manage client relationships, including the preparation and negotiation of proposals, pitches and mandates
Work in partnership with Investment Banking and the Financial Sponsors Group to originate new project finance opportunities across debt advisory, lending and capital markets
Evaluate financing alternatives across the bank and capital markets, including bank debt, private placements and USPP transactions, investment-grade project bonds and high-yield bonds, and coordinate with relevant product teams on structure, ratings strategy, investor positioning, execution timing and distribution
Perform the necessary research and financial analysis, including industry and market analysis, comparable transaction analysis and cash flow modeling, required to accomplish the above
Prioritize responsibilities across multiple transactions and proactively manage junior staff and the broader deal team accordingly
Lead the preparation of credit applications for new transactions, manage the credit process with the Credit Department and other internal stakeholders, coordinate due diligence activities and negotiate financing documentation
Coordinate internal and external workstreams involving clients, sponsors, lenders, institutional investors, rating agencies, legal counsel, independent engineers, consultants and other transaction participants
Cross-sell other Mizuho financial services, including ECM, derivative solutions, DCM, Financial Advisory, Ratings Advisory and other relevant products
Contribute to the development and execution of the group's overall business plan and digital infrastructure strategy
Stay abreast of industry trends, financing structures, investor appetite and current market conditions
Support marketing and origination of new transactions by prospecting for new clients, preparing pitch books and other marketing materials, and attending client meetings with senior colleagues
Delegate and review the work of junior members of the team and provide timely guidance, coaching and feedback
Attend client and internal meetings, industry events, conferences and seminars
Perform other duties as required or assigned
Requirements:
MBA, MS or LLM degrees with a strong quantitative background, or other relevant work experience
7+ years' experience in Project Finance and 5+ years' credit experience in a commercial bank
Existing client relationships with top and mid-tier sponsors
Established relationships with other project finance banks working in the region as well as ECA's, multi-laterals and development banks
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong analytical skills
Advanced skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
The expected base salary ranges from $250K - $275k. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.
LI-Onsite
Greenhill & Co., Inc., part of Mizuho Americas, is focused on providing financial advice on significant mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, financings and capital raising to corporations, partnerships, institutions and governments globally. It acts on behalf of clients throughout the world from its offices in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC .
Why Mizuho
Mizuho is in growth mode as we are climbing the league tables, disrupting the status quo, and attracting top talent. Positions are available across our corporate functions, and on our corporate and investment banking, capital markets, advisory, research, sales & trading, derivatives, and financing teams.
We are looking for candidates who want to contribute to our entrepreneurial culture where people at all levels are inspired to share ideas. Our creativity sets us apart, and our perseverance drives results in creating bespoke , client-focused solutions.
If you are interested in advancing your career working for a firm with a growth mindset and the resources of a global financial services team, we would like to hear from you.
For more information, please view our Recruiting Brochure (https://www.mizuhogroup.com/binaries/content/assets/pdf/americas/share/2025/05/mizuho-americas-at-a-glance.pdf)
